This Week in America with Ric Bratton

The Adventure of Pinkus MaGee by Denise Steele Pinkus MaGee starts her day thinking about the fun she will have with her aunt that day, when a butterfly flutters by her. She is mesmerized by the gracefulness of the butterfly as she watches its every move. Before she knows it, she starts shrinking to the size where she can get on the butterfly's back and they fly away together. Thus begins her adve...

Timothy McMaister by James M. Lyman Timothy McMaister has a big problem! He's a time-waster! Every unoccupied moment of Timmy's life is filled with phone games, meme scrolling, and video-watching. And his siblings follow Timmy's lead. The McMaister parents come up with a plan to redirect their kids' habits. Let's see how they respond! This wonderfully illustrated children's picture book is designe...

Where is the Justice?: Second Edition by William F. Hill I have always felt that we have greatest country in the world. It has always given me great pleasure to see honest, hardworking people and who are willing to take risks to get ahead and succeed. I always felt that this was that America got to be great and that we all should be working hard to help improve our own lives and the lives of other...

Dare to Be a Revolutionary Leader : People Are the Solution—Change Your Leadership Style by Charley Swords There is no such thing as perfection—only growth. The same applies to leadership. Charley Swords, an expert in working with leadership and management teams, drives home the point that there is no “one size fits all” leadership style. She argues that the most important thing to know about lead...

POW: Peace Over War: Using Mediation and Conflict Resolution to Reconcile International and Local Disputes by Barbara Melamed, Ph. D Based on her own activism in the Gandhi International Institute of Peace and Mediators Beyond Borders this book applied her Harvard Law School Negotiation Principles of Mediation to 9/11, Kent State University killings, Croatia-Bosnia, Cambodia, Immigration and orpha...

So Shall It Forever Be: The Making of Satan (The Eternal Destiny Series Book 1) by Chris and Guy Pagano All the citizens of heaven were excited about the upcoming ceremony. One of their own members, Lucifer, was going to be anointed as chief over them all. Why wouldn't he be chosen? All others agreed. After all, as a messenger stated, Lucifer was the most glorious being in all of creation-except,...

A Walk of Faith: Is Not a Blind Path by Ken Stallings God placed a desire to write a book about my faith and share it with whoever would seek to read it. It was written initially as a guide or counsel to my kids in hopes they may avoid some of the pitfalls in life I experienced. As the book was being written, it became clear that many others might benefit from my experiences in life and how ultima...

Quest: Finding Freddie By: Thomas Richard Spradlin About the Book Quest: Finding Freddie is the narrative of a case that Richard Spradlin had in 1976 as a General Partner in the Washington, D. C., law firm of Clifford & Warnke. It concerns the search for one of his firm's clients (known to his wife and friends as "Freddie") who had suddenly "gone missing" in Lagos, Nigeria. A devout Jew, Fredd...

No Time to Waste: Microbehaviors: Leveraging the Little Things to Become a Better Leader by Artell Smith Each day we go through our routines, whether at work or home, exhibiting micro-bursts of behavior. Often we give little or no thought to these micro-bursts. We answer questions, request help, provide direction, offer counsel & advice, talk to family, friends & colleagues, encounter stra...

15 Water-Rich Foods to Help You Stay Hydrated & Detoxified: Simple Ways to Eat Your Water with Susan Smith Jones, PhD A fish without water can’t breathe, and we can’t live without water either! According to our guest today, staying hydrated is one of the most important ways to stay vibrant and youthful no matter our age, and to also maintain a proper body weight, but most of us are dehydrated...

A LIFE  LONG SPIRITUAL WALK AS A FRIEND OF BILL W. by Ellie Lorenz Ellie Lorenz is a graduate of California State University, Sacramento. She is the mother of three children; a daughter and two sons, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She currently lives in Washington State. A life-long spiritual walk as a friend of Bill W. is a tribute to her formative years, being around her grandmo...

Saving Alezia's Baby by Carole Love Forbes with Gary Love    When I decided to write another book for Scarlett, my brother's granddaughter, it had to be about her new favorite, the Giraffe. I knew little about them, so I had to research them. I knew my book had to have a lesson in trust taught to Aezia's baby. I planned at first that I, as an artist, I would illustrate the book. I soon realized th...

Family Structure by Choice by Daniel Ukadike Nwaelene, ThD While this book is not just about making choices, it is aimed at presenting the kinds of family structures that are prevalent in the world today in comparison with the original family structure as God designed and ordained it. To be able to detect a counterfeit, one must know the original very well. In effect, many people may not know wron...

Women: Down Through the Ages, How Lies Have Shaped Our Lives by Jerry Schaefer Women down through the ages, how lies have shaped our lives, demonstrates how the initial lie in the garden of Eden –that it was Eve’s fault –has reverberated throughout history to keep women down, to shape their destiny. It has been a constant, uphill battle for women to prove their worth. By denying women's valuable i...

The Strength of Courage by Alfred J. Dansbury Sr. This is a story of an African-American soldier who serves in World War II and the Korean War. The book follows Master Sgt. David Henry through the horrors of war and through racism in the service and at home. He survives two wars and returns home, gets married and he and his wife raise four adopted mixed race children from Europe. The effects of th...

LOVE In Many Ways: Poems About Love by Rev. Theresa Ora Wyatt, JD LOVE In Many Ways: Poems About LOVE is Book #2 of a Trilogy of Interrelated Literary Works, culminating in my recently published work, Forsaking One Fling Too Many...For LOVE In Many Ways. Under the Mentorship of The Late Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis ( Doubleday 1986, 1991) and, more recently, Dr, Edward Mulraine (E.A. Raine Publishin...

The Heroes of the Elemental Academies: Book 1: The Mountain of Fire by Stratford Ukena It is a book on the never ending battle of good vs evil. Every day we struggle to fight our own demons. But little did we know there was a group of people who were also fighting horrors. They protect our world from premature demonic invasion and stall the apocalypse. Who are these Heroes? The are servants of God...

The Greatest Gift by Richard Duffy The Greatest Gift tells the story of how a family is held together by the bonds of marriage, how war influences their bonds, and the concerns they have while caring for each other. Richard Duffy was born on June 5th, 1937. A retired science teacher with a bachelor's degree and a master's in Structural Geology. He was married to a French woman Colette Jordan Duffy...

Moving Forward Through His Love and Grace by Joan E. Gettry Moving forward through his love and grace is an expedition throughout life. It's filled with adventure, blessings, caring, danger, and all the pitfalls of navigating the mountains, valleys, and rough seas. But we are all endowed with faith, hope, and determination, but we must adhere to those inner voices to keep us marching forward. “Mov...

Rediscovering the Wisdom of Human Nature: How Civilization Destroys Happiness by Chet Shupe In one of the most popular TED Talks ever, Professor Robert Waldinge of Harvard asks: "What keeps us happy, as we go through life?" He then tells us about the “Harvard Study of Adult Development." The data taken on that study of the lives of 750 men, over 75 years, reveals that good relationships are what k...

  Natural Ways to Lower Cholesterol with Susan Smith Jones, PhD Susan Smith Jones has made extraordinary contributions in the fields of well-being, anti-aging, optimum nutrition and balanced living. A frequent radio/TV talk show guest and motivational speaker, Susan is also the author of many books on holistic health and optimum vitality, including her latest 2 celebrated books- UPLIFTED: 12 Minut...

The Jewish Confederate Story: Experiences and Motivations by Samuel Jay Korson The American Civil War was a defining moment in US history, and its underlying issue of slavery divided the nation. In this insightful historical investigation, author Samuel Jay Korson who writes from the perspective of his own Jewish faith, sheds light on the experiences of Jewish individuals living in the Confederacy...

Competence and Conflict in the Corps and the Corp By: Hugh Doss The title, Competence and Conflict in the Corps and the Corp, says it all. Author Hugh Doss’ life experiences are unusual because he’s always tried to make decisions in the best interest of the Marine Corps or the various companies he’s worked for, as well as the men working for him. Doss tells his story of becoming a better leader in...

Poems from the Heart: Life's Trials and Triumphs by Esteban Rodriguez Esteban Rodriguez started writing poetry in 2015 as a way to get in touch with his feelings and emotions. He writes poems about different aspects of his life, including happiness, love, failure, depression, overcoming obstacles, and many more. He decided in 2021 to compile his works into a book as a way to inspire others to over...

Within Silence . . . Finding Your Power and Purpose by MindScope Seven The last few years of growing calamities, and extremism have proven an inability for Communications and Situational Awareness. Around the world, conflict resolution skills are rarely taught as a core curriculum of education. Leaving most to start families and enter the workplace with little to no knowledge of handling conflict....